What is Upside Coffee's health inspection score?

Upside Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Upside Coffee last inspected?

Upside Coffee was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Upside Coffee have?

Upside Coffee has 22 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Upside Coffee safe to eat at?

Yes, Upside Coffee has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Upside Coffee serve?

Upside Coffee serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Upside Coffee

Name: Upside Coffee
Address: 329 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 86

329 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•CLIFTON

Ranked #58 of 97 in CLIFTONBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Dec 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2
4.1(Z)4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality−2
4.0(I)4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials−2
2.3(D)2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2
2.4(A)(1)2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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